Clevinger is a very bright guy, a Harvard man, who knows everything about literature except how to enjoy it.
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The quote from Joseph Heller's "Catch-22" highlights a character named Clevinger, who exemplifies the tension between intellectualism and genuine appreciation for literature. Despite being highly educated at Harvard, Clevinger’s understanding seems superficial, suggesting that intelligence alone doesn’t equate to wisdom or enjoyment. This irony underscores a central theme in the book, questioning the value of conventional education and knowledge when it fails to foster true engagement with life and literature.
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